International

DY Chandrachud Appointed as Appointing Authority in Wintershall-Russia Arbitration

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

Former Chief Justice of India, Dr. DY Chandrachud, has been appointed as the appointing authority in the international arbitration between German energy company Wintershall Dea and the Russian Federation. The arbitration is being conducted under the framework of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT), following Russia’s alleged expropriation of Wintershall’s energy investments in

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India Elected to UN ECOSOC for 2026–28 Term

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

India has been elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2026. This development reaffirms India’s active role in shaping global development priorities and its consistent engagement with key international institutions. ECOSOC is one of the six main organs of the United Nations and serves as […]

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Russia Mocks Trump-Musk Feud, Offers to Mediate for Starlink Shares

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

The ongoing public feud between U.S. President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk has taken a bizarre international turn, with former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev offering a tongue-in-cheek proposal to mediate the dispute — in exchange for shares in Starlink. In a post filled with sarcasm, Medvedev suggested Russia was prepared to broker peace […]

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US Lawmaker Confronts Pakistan Over Terror Links, Minority Rights

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

During a high-level meeting in Washington, U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman delivered pointed criticism to a Pakistani delegation led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The meeting, intended to foster diplomatic engagement, turned into an uncomfortable moment for the Pakistani side as Sherman raised hard-hitting issues related to terrorism, human rights, and

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India-US Trade Talks Extended Amid July 9 Deadline Pressure

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

Trade talks between India and the United States have been extended beyond the initial schedule as negotiators from both sides aim to finalize an interim trade agreement before the looming July 9 deadline. Senior officials, including the U.S. Trade Representative delegation and Indian Commerce Ministry’s chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, are engaged in intensive

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Central Asian Nations Condemn Pahalgam Attack, Back India

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

n a strong diplomatic show of support, the Foreign Ministers of Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—joined India in unequivocally condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which claimed 26 lives, was labeled a gross violation of international norms and a threat to regional stability. The

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Pakistan Urges India to Reinstate Indus Waters Treaty

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

Pakistan has formally urged India to restore the Indus Waters Treaty, which was suspended by New Delhi on April 23, 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. The appeal comes amid growing concerns over Pakistan’s water security and agricultural dependence on the Indus river system. India suspended the treaty citing Pakistan’s […]

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Russia Unleashes 400 Drones, 40 Missiles Across Ukraine

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

In one of the most intense aerial assaults since the war began, Russia launched a wave of more than 400 drones and 40 missiles across Ukraine overnight, leaving at least six people dead and over 80 others injured. The massive barrage, which struck several cities including Kyiv, Lviv, and Sumy, came as a direct response […]

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Canada’s G7 Invite to Modi Sparks Diplomatic Debate

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, scheduled for June 15–17, 2025. This move comes despite ongoing diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, stemming from allegations of Indian involvement in the 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh

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Trump-Musk Feud Escalates Over Contracts, Political Rift

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

The public and increasingly personal feud between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has sparked concern across political and business circles. The once-mutual admiration has turned into a high-profile standoff, with Trump now openly questioning Musk’s government contracts and Musk lobbing fierce personal and political accusations. Tesla